Gisburn Road Community Primary School vs Kelbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Barnoldswick · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Kelbrook Primary School
Barnoldswick · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | Gisburn Road Community Primary School Barnoldswick, North West | Kelbrook Primary School Barnoldswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #596 of 2,286 | #537 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5072 of 15,697 | #4513 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnoldswick | Barnoldswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gisburnroad.com | www.kelbrookprimaryschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Kelbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 63.8).
- •Gisburn Road Community Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 96.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gisburn Road Community Primary School better than Kelbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kelbrook Primary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 63.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gisburn Road Community Primary School and Kelbrook Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Barnoldswick and Barnoldswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School: 204. Kelbrook Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gisburn Road Community Primary School and Kelbrook Primary School rank in North West?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School is 596th of 2,286 and Kelbrook Primary School is 537th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).